British Rail Class 466
The British Rail Class 466 Networker are a fleet of 43 electric multiple units that were built by Metro-Cammell in 1993 and 1994. The units are currently operated by Southeastern.
| British Rail Class 466 Networker | |
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Southeastern Class 466 at Ashford International | |
| In service | 1993–present |
| Manufacturer | Metro-Cammell |
| Built at | Washwood Heath, Birmingham |
| Family name | Networker |
| Replaced | |
| Constructed | 1993–1994 |
| Refurbished | 2011–2013 at Wabtec Doncaster |
| Number built | 43 |
| Number in service | 31 |
| Successor | Class 707 |
| Formation | 2 cars per unit: DMSO-DTSO |
| Fleet numbers | 466001–466043 |
| Capacity | 168 seats |
| Owners | Angel Trains |
| Operators |
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| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 20.80 m (68 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 3.77 m (12 ft 4 in) |
| Doors | Double-leaf sliding plug (2 per side per car) |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Weight |
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| Traction system | GEC Alsthom GTO-VVVF |
| Traction motors | 4 × 3-phase AC GEC Alsthom G352AY |
| Power output | 1,120 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
| Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′ |
| Bogies |
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| Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic (disc) and rheostatic/regenerative |
| Safety system(s) |
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| Coupling system | Tightlock |
| Multiple working | Within class, and with Class 465 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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